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HCV infections in Utah hospitals linked to drug diverter
Two Utah hospitals have notified thousands of patients that they may have been exposed to hepatitis C virus linked to an infected nurse with a history of drug diversion.
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Zika 101: Prime threat for the pregnant
Employee health professionals should advise healthcare workers who are pregnant to strongly reconsider any travel south of the border due to the emergence of mosquito-borne Zika virus.
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Patient safety experts: Protect and support the healthcare workforce
A new report by some of the nation’s leading patient safety advocates shows strong support for the healthcare workforce, saying protecting patients must begin with protecting their caregivers.
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25% of HCWs may refuse to treat patients in next pandemic threat
Based on the historical precedents of HIV/AIDS and Ebola, some 25% of healthcare workers may refuse to treat patients with the next novel pandemic pathogen that is perceived as life-threatening, researchers report in a fascinating new attitudinal study.
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Vaccinated HCWs acquire measles, expose patients, co-workers
The resurgence of measles continues to vex employee health professionals, as recently published research emphasizes that even immunized healthcare workers can still acquire the virus and expose co-workers and patients.
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Thinking of Separating Utilization Management and Case Management? Think Again!
The more siloed your department, the more likely that the staff will resort to tasks rather than looking at all of the elements and data associated with the patient in an integrated fashion. This month, we will talk about the pros and cons of separating utilization management out from the role of the case manager.
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A burnout barometer to assess your work culture
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has created tools to address issues associated with a healthy work environment, including burnout and “compassion fatigue."
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Hospital safety scores show some improvements
The Hospital Safety Scores released recently by The Leapfrog Group show key shifts among many hospitals on the letter grades rating them on errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.
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Readmissions are focus of TJC resources
The Joint Commission has developed two new resources to help healthcare providers in their efforts to reduce patient readmissions and improve the discharge process.
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Transitional coordinator nurses focus on at-risk patients with chronic diseases
Tucson Medical Center keeps its readmission rates low by having transitional coordinators work closely for patients with chronic disease who are at risk for readmissions.